steve, i wish we had time. for all the angst about law of the seas, both parties let it sit despite it being violence. as a journalist, i want to remind people there's an institution that neglects on both sides which i credit the senator for moving, but it's interesting how people b didn't see this before in earlier periods. >> steve, i think that's fair. the reality is in the last session, we were literally one vote short from being able to move it forward. i should say, the senate was. it was something the department of defense supported. i would put that, despite its importance, i put that behind us, taking steps to get our economic house in order. it's fundamental to our long term security. it's fundamental to our global leadership role. it is the foundation of our long term power and influence as a nation. with respect to human rights, one of the principles falling directly on your comments, one of the principles we have to understand and to follow is that human rights do matter. >> i won't take up two iss